Microsoft is rolling out the promised Windows 7 and 8 variants of its Chromium-based Edge browser to testers in the Canary channel. Microsoft rolls out previews of Chromium-based Edge for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIt’s everywhere. The cheap kazoo. Stings of Mardi Gras beads. Spider rings. Crazy straws. Magnifying glasses that just make things look blurry. Off-brand Slinkies. So many frisbees. Mini squirt guns that don’t actually squirt. I don’t buy a lot of plastic crap for my kids, but somehow, it finds its way into my home.… Read
Read MoreLawmakers still have a lot of questions about Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans. Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces pushback from US lawmakers – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}Niantic just revealed the launch date of its much-anticipated Harry Potter-branded AR follow-up to Pokémon GO. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite starts its world domination attempt in two days — hope you didn’t have any better plans this weekend, because I no longer do. The worldwide launch of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite begins this Friday, June 21! Keep your
Read MoreYouTube executives are discussing broad changes to how the video platform handles children’s content and are also examining ways to improve core features to limit hate speech in response to criticism that the video-streaming platform has done too little to prevent harm. YouTube under federal investigation over allegations it violates children’s privacy Source: Washington Post
Read MorePixar’s Soul is coming June 2020. Pixar announces Soul, a journey from New York City to the 'cosmic realms' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe iOS 13 beta has provided us with a preview of the new dynamic backgrounds that iPhone users will be sporting when iOS 13 rolls out to the public this fall. The new backgrounds on iOS 13 shift colors based on whether you’re using the light or dark theme. Static images don’t do this on
Read MoreThe video service has been under increasing pressure from parents and consumer groups for the way it handles children’s videos. F.T.C. Said to Be Investigating YouTube Over Child Privacy Claims Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreGoogle Classroom Update Adds Enhanced Grading and Feedback Tools Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreJordan Novet / CNBC: Oracle reports Q4 revenue of $11.14B, rising 1% YoY and beating analyst estimates of $10.93B, as its Cloud Services division beats with revenue of $6.8B — KEY POINTS — Oracle stock went up as much as 7% on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter … Oracle
Read MoreThey’ll also address misinformation to the House Homeland Security Committee. Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify to Congress on terrorist content – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Senate Banking Committee announced it will be holding a hearing next month to question witnesses over Facebook’s new cryptocurrency initiative, Libra. The hearing, entitled “Examining Facebook’s Proposed Digital Currency and Data Privacy Considerations,” is set for July 16th, but the committee has yet to nail down who will be testifying. The plans
Read MoreFor the last several years, we’ve hosted a series of meetups for the Bay Area. This week is no different and we’re pleased to announce the fortieth Hardware Developers Didactic Galactic. It’s this Thursday, June 20th, in downtown San Francisco. The Hardware Developers Didactic Galactic is our monthly IRL meetup, where we ask hardware developers
Read MoreI’ve pinned children down for unpleasant procedures (snot suctioning, nail trimming) so many times I’m a pro. But when the doctor told me I needed to give my young toddler eyedrops, I thought that was the limit of my talents as a parent. Not so: there’s an easy way to do it. Read more… The
Read MoreSean Gallagher / Ars Technica: AI and IoT are driving an industrial revolution on the factory floor by improving operational technology, lowering downtime via predictive maintenance, and more — IoT has arrived on the factory floor with the force of Kool-Aid Man exploding through walls. AI and IoT are driving an industrial revolution on the
Read MoreIf you’ve used Chrome for any length of time, you’ve probably stumbled across its scary red interstitial—otherwise known as the Google Safe Browsing warning. If you’re attempting to pull up a site that looks problematic, like a malware host, Chrome will prevent you from doing so unless you do a little digging to … Read
Read MoreYouTube’s ongoing problems surrounding content that involves children has led to an investigation from the federal government, according to a new Washington Post report. The Federal Trade Commission is said to be investigating YouTube’s data collection practices and failure to protect children, according to the Post. The investigation is reported to be in its late
Read MoreFans really love the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Arguably, the movies are almost a religion to some dedicated adherents, who worship their idols through intensive movie marathons and arguing about the films online. But what if they actually were a religion, with the text of the movies turned into a form of scripture? Well, then
Read MoreGlobes Online: Israeli facial recognition startup AnyVision adds $31M to its Series A, bringing the round’s total to $74M, from Microsoft’s M12 and others — The Israeli computer vision company has developed core software solutions that make all cameras smart. — Face, body, and object-recognition … Israeli facial recognition startup AnyVision adds M to its
Read MoreDetails about the death of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi have been conspicuously absent from news reports. Despite being the first democratically elected Egyptian president, news outlets have scrubbed that information from stories of his demise in what appears to be a government-mandated description sent out to press. As noted by Mada Masr, a majority
Read MoreKano is a company best known for its build-it-yourself Linux computers, which are primarily targeted at education users. But today, its direction changed somewhat with the announcement of a new Windows-based machine, which will go on sale later this year. The Kano PC is an 11.6-inch Intel Atom-based tablet/laptop hybrid that runs Windows 10. Squint
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Anti-phishing startup Valimail, which develops a cloud-based platform for companies, raises $45M Series C from Insight Partners, bringing total raised to $84M — Anti-phishing startup Valimail has raised $40 million in a series C round of funding from Insight Partners. Anti-phishing startup Valimail, which develops a cloud-based platform for companies, raises
Read MorePeople are usually looking for the easiest way to do a thing, whether that thing be holding a burrito upright, eating a pineapple, or peeling garlic. I appreciate this drive, not only because my entire career is fueled by it, but because I am very lazy. Read more… That Viral Garlic Hack Doesn't Work Source:
Read MoreWhen Samsung sent the first batch of Galaxy Folds to reviewers, it quickly became apparent there were some problems. Phones failed due to dust getting caught under the screen, due to reviewers removing a protective layer that appeared to be a standard screen protector, and seemingly just by being used as regular phones. Samsung then
Read MoreSo many cybersecurity vulnerabilities exist on the internet nowadays that giving out your email address or phone number when signing up for a service is akin to giving someone your full name on the first date. Recently, a string of SIM swapping hacks have occurred; attacks in which hackers take control of your account by
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